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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,243.58, 10,863.72 and 2,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,243.58, 10,863.72 and 2,049.86 is: 3,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,243.58 : 10,863.72 = 2,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,243.58/10,863.72 = 2,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,243.58x = 10,863.72 × 2,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,243.58x = 22,269,105.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,269,105.08/7,243.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.32

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